{"id":2515084,"date":"2021-07-08T08:02:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T08:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/?p=2515084"},"modified":"2023-08-03T21:09:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T21:09:42","slug":"dog-running-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/dog-running-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Have Gear for Trail Running With Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2515084\" class=\"elementor elementor-2515084\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94c3b10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94c3b10\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4c6d36\" data-id=\"c4c6d36\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a16ac9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a16ac9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dog-Running-Gear.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2515405\" alt=\"Dog Running Gear\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dog-Running-Gear.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dog-Running-Gear-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dog-Running-Gear-768x484.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: A woman is running with her dog<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1c4de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f1c4de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Over the past decade, more and more people have been discovering the joys of trail running. And many dog lovers enjoy the company of their pups while they go for a run, as <a title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Running with Dogs: Everything You Need to Know!\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/running-with-dogs\/\" rel=\"\">running with dogs<\/a> is a great way to <a title=\"How to Bond With Your Dog \u2013 10 Ultimate Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/how-to-bond-with-your-dog\/\" rel=\"\">spend time together<\/a> and has <a title=\"20 Benefits of Running with Your Dog: Reasons to Keep Up Your Running Routine With Your Pup!\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/running-with-dog-benefits\/\" rel=\"\">numerous benefits<\/a>. However, it won\u2019t be easy if you don\u2019t have the right gear!<\/p><p>The following is a list of the must-have dog running gear every dog owner should bring for trail running with their canine to ensure a safe and enjoyable time <a title=\"Outdoor Activities With Dogs\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/outdoor-activities\/\">outdoors<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1537d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1537d7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb88b95\" data-id=\"fb88b95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd7a2e elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7cd7a2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-paw\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68d58b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68d58b5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c861fe3\" data-id=\"c861fe3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ad2cc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ad2cc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Dog Running Harness<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37ebbcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"37ebbcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Beagle-Running-With-Harness.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2933\" alt=\"Beagle Running With Harness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Beagle-Running-With-Harness.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Beagle-Running-With-Harness-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Beagle-Running-With-Harness-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: <a href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/beagle-dog-breed\/\">A beagle<\/a> with a running harness<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74bea15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74bea15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are going to trail running with your dog, the first thing you need is <a title=\"8 Best Dog Harnesses for Running (2021 Reviews): Jog and Stay Fit!\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-harnesses-for-running\/\" rel=\"\">good quality, reliable dog running harness<\/a> like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fqbvMu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Ruffwear Front Range Harness<\/a>. I prefer to use a harness over a collar because it distributes the pressure more evenly and can prevent injury to various parts of the body.<\/p><p>A dog running harness should have the following qualities:<\/p><ul><li>Padded chest plate for comfort<\/li><li>High-quality metal D-rings so you can attach the leash securely<\/li><li>Reflective strips for visibility in low light conditions<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>Once you have chosen a quality harness, you\u2019ll need to find the right size for your dog so that you can properly fit the harness on them to prevent it from impeding their breathing and movement.<\/p><p>Most running harnesses come in four sizes (small being about 12-22 inches, medium 18-22 inches, large 24-34 inches, and extra-large 28-44 inches), but obviously, this varies depending on the brand.<\/p><p>Use a measuring tape to measure around your dog\u2019s chest at its widest point while standing. This measurement will give you an idea of what size would work for them. And be sure to check the sizing chart for the specific harness you purchase, as there is no one standard universal measurement guide that can be used for every <a title=\"Dog Breeds\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/dog-breeds\/\" rel=\"\">dog breed<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a title=\"Dog Collar vs. Harness: Which One is Better?\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/dog-collar-vs-harness\/\" rel=\"\">Dog Collar vs. Harness<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecaab7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ecaab7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-08b03f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"08b03f3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c9b3a5\" data-id=\"5c9b3a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e92c6f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e92c6f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Dog Pack<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895340d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"895340d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dog-Backpack-for-Hiking.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1004245\" alt=\"Dog Backpack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dog-Backpack-for-Hiking.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dog-Backpack-for-Hiking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dog-Backpack-for-Hiking-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: Dogs with saddlebags<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a001702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a001702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are going to run long distances, you need to have enough water for your dog, as you don\u2019t want them to run thirsty or without relief from heat or cold. While you can put all the supplies in your backpack, it is not always the most convenient. The solution to this is a <a title=\"10 Best Dog Backpacks for Hiking (2021 Reviews)\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-backpacks-for-hiking\/\" rel=\"\">dog pack<\/a>, which will make all the difference. If your dog wears a doggie pack, <strong>they will be able to carry water or food themselves and any toys or treats they may need during the run<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Dog packs come in various sizes, and different brands offer different options when it comes to style, durability, and comfort for your dog. So, make sure you purchase one that\u2019s in line with your dog\u2019s size and strength to ensure that they will be able to carry a loaded pack comfortably.<\/p><p>My favorite dog backpack is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iovDjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Ruffwear Palisades Pack<\/a>. It has two main compartments with plenty of room to store food and other essentials, which is especially needed if you bring your dog along on a long run. It is sturdy, and the straps are super comfortable. I also love how it has a cross-load compression system that can help secure the pack content and comes with two 1-liter collapsible hydration bladders!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc20d1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bc20d1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9754faa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9754faa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52160de\" data-id=\"52160de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3192f7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3192f7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Hands-Free Dog Leash for Running<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a54325b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a54325b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Best-Hands-Free-Dog-Leash-Canicross-Exercise.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2007963\" alt=\"Best Hands Free Dog Leash - Canicross Exercise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Best-Hands-Free-Dog-Leash-Canicross-Exercise.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Best-Hands-Free-Dog-Leash-Canicross-Exercise-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Best-Hands-Free-Dog-Leash-Canicross-Exercise-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: A runner jogs with his dog with a hands-free leash<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea1545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ea1545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Of course, you also need a leash to keep your dog safe. And sure, you can use an ordinary dog leash while trail running with your dog. But the problem with that is that you\u2019ll have to hold the lead in your hands. So, I strongly recommend investing in a <a title=\"6 Best Hands-Free Dog Leashes (2021 Reviews): For Running, Walking, &amp; Hiking\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-hands-free-dog-leashes\/\" rel=\"\">hands-free dog leash<\/a>.<\/p><p>It is much better because it allows you to keep both hands free while ensuring your fido is under control. It\u2019s basically <b>attached to a waist belt and enables you to have a normal gait and run with both arms out in front<\/b>, holding nothing but air!<\/p><p>There are many brands on the market, so choose carefully because some are more comfortable and safer than others. I prefer the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M6Vy4m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Tuff Mutt Hands Free Dog Leash<\/a> because it contains a shock-absorbing bungee that can help protect my waist, with two handles for extra control, and comes with a lifetime guarantee.<\/p><p>It also features reflective stitching for added visibility while running or <a title=\"13 Safety Tips for Walking Your Dog At Night: Don\u2019t Let The Dark Dampen Your Dog Walk\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/night-dog-walking-tips\/\" rel=\"\">walking at night<\/a> or in the early hours of the day. And you\u2019ll be happy to know that I use it all the time when running with my dog.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c4855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d0c4855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1959a91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1959a91\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-262e396\" data-id=\"262e396\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c392b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65c392b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"dog-boots\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Dog Booties<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1b1822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1b1822\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MyBusyDog-Hiking-Boots-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2496\" alt=\"MyBusyDog Hiking Boots\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MyBusyDog-Hiking-Boots-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MyBusyDog-Hiking-Boots-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MyBusyDog-Hiking-Boots-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MyBusyDog-Hiking-Boots-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MyBusyDog-Hiking-Boots.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: A dog with a pair of boots<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30950ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30950ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not only do you need boots to protect yourself from rough terrain, but also your furry friend. <strong>Footwear for dogs is specially designed to allow your canine to run in comfort while keeping their paws protected from the elements, whether it be heat or cold<\/strong>.<\/p><p>You may be like some dog owners who don\u2019t see the point in putting booties on dogs. But if there is something dangerous on the path, like broken glass, thorns, prickly plants, and sharp rocks, you will thank yourself for letting your dog wear a pair of <a title=\"10 Best Dog Boots for Hiking in 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-boots-for-hiking\/\" rel=\"\">high-quality dog boots<\/a>.<\/p><p>These booties are typically made of breathable material that allows air inside and keeps moisture out to prevent overheating while running in hot weather or keep feet comfortable in colder times. In addition, they use non-skid outsoles and other features that can help give grip on various types of terrain while still offering flexibility and comfort.<\/p><p>When buying, look for those that are lightweight and waterproof, or water-resistant. And keep in mind that dog booties don\u2019t have to look adorably cute. Just go for the ones made with durable materials. However, boots featuring paw prints and designs are a surefire way to ensure that other trail runners will give you a smile!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a2133b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8a2133b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-54a7ac3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"54a7ac3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bcf228\" data-id=\"7bcf228\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc4ef5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc4ef5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Dog Foot Protection Balm<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc2933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3bc2933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dry-Paw-Pad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2845\" alt=\"Dry Paw Pad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dry-Paw-Pad.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dry-Paw-Pad-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dry-Paw-Pad-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: A dog paw balm is essential for paw protection<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b550ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b550ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My dog really hates boots, and because there is no way he\u2019s going to wear them, I\u2019ve had to turn to <a title=\"10 Best Dog Paw Balms (2021 Reviews): Protect and Repair Dry, Cracked Paw Pads!\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-paw-balms\/\" rel=\"\">paw protection balm for dogs<\/a> instead.<\/p><p>These balms can come in a variety of formulas. For example, some contain beeswax to protect paws in extreme weather conditions, while others are made with more nourishing ingredients for sensitive feet or cracked paw pads to help soothe any hot spots. And you can apply it no matter what time of year you\u2019re running with your dog!<\/p><p>I like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XSwuBx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Musher\u2019s Secret Paw Wax Balm<\/a> because it is suitable for canines who are especially active. It coats the paws with a non-greasy barrier that can protect against extreme temperatures and elements, as well as hot pavement. And I like the fact that it is made with 100% natural food-grade wax and oils, plus it is very popular in the dog sledding community!<\/p><p>With this amazing paw protection balm, you can enhance the health and appearance of your canine\u2019s paws. You\u2019ll also be giving them a break from itchy feet while getting rid of cracked pads and protecting their paws from hot surfaces! So please don\u2019t make the same mistake I did when first starting trail running with my dog. Make sure to either get a pair of <a href=\"#dog-boots\">dog boots<\/a> or use dog paw balm to protect your dog\u2019s feet. Trust me. They will thank you for it later!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de4288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2de4288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1648c4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1648c4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dca8459\" data-id=\"dca8459\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3564cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3564cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. A Portable Water Bottle For Your Dog<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da7f4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8da7f4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Keep-Your-Dog-Hydrated.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1003617\" alt=\"Keep Your Dog Hydrated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Keep-Your-Dog-Hydrated.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Keep-Your-Dog-Hydrated-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Keep-Your-Dog-Hydrated-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: Always keep your dog hydrated<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c9a30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c9a30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dogs can get heatstroke just as easily as humans. So, <strong>it is crucial to carry ample amounts of water for your dog on any trail run<\/strong>, especially if running in the summer heat, to ensure they stay properly hydrated.<\/p><p>Water from a stream or pond can harbor harmful parasites that could make your pup very sick. A much safer alternative is to use <a title=\"6 Best Dog Water Bottles (2021 Reviews): For Travel and Outdoors\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-water-bottles\/\" rel=\"\">portable water bottles for dogs<\/a>. They come in various sizes, so choose carefully depending on how long your run will be (you don\u2019t want to run out of fluids!).<\/p><p>Also, having a bottle designed for canines makes it much easier for your pup to drink from instead of simply letting them lap up water from your hands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a1df92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3a1df92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c10a6d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c10a6d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e5a7bf\" data-id=\"0e5a7bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e5f11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43e5f11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. ID Tags, Microchip, and a Dog GPS Tracking Device<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-586a1ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"586a1ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Best-Dog-GPS-Trackers-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-509\" alt=\"Best Dog GPS Trackers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Best-Dog-GPS-Trackers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Best-Dog-GPS-Trackers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Best-Dog-GPS-Trackers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Best-Dog-GPS-Trackers.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: Dog GPS tracking devices are crucial for safety purposes<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c18cef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c18cef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s a good idea to <strong>equip your canine companion with an identification tag if you plan on running in unfamiliar areas<\/strong>. Should your dog get lost or escape from the harness and runoff, an ID tag will help the person who finds your pup know who they belong to and how you can be reached.<\/p><p>Your dog\u2019s ID tag should contain you and your dog\u2019s name, your phone number, any medical conditions your canine has that could be helpful to know, like allergies, and the rewards you are offering for their safe return are a great way to ensure that your dog will get home safely.<\/p><p>I also recommend microchipping your pup in case if they do ever happen to stray off course. I got mine registered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeagain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Again<\/a>. They have helped return over 2 million lost dogs back home! This company also has a hotline you can contact 24\/7 in case of an emergency.<\/p><p>A <a title=\"9 Best Dog GPS Collar Trackers: Keep Your Pup Safe (2021 Reviews)\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-gps-trackers\/\" rel=\"\">dog GPS collar tracker<\/a> can be another good tool to use. It gives you the ability to track your fido\u2019s location so you will always know their whereabouts. My favorite is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SsQ9rQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Whistle Go Explore GPS Pet Tracker<\/a> because it is small, lightweight, plus I can also monitor my dog\u2019s activity, health, and fitness level. Now, I\u2019m not saying this is a substitute for using harnesses with ID tags, but it\u2019s definitely something that can offer peace of mind when out on the trails!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bddb407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bddb407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e47201 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e47201\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc6810d\" data-id=\"dc6810d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a1aa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0a1aa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Doggie First Aid Kit<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff50b50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff50b50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dog-First-Aid-Kit.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2510349\" alt=\"Dog First Aid Kit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dog-First-Aid-Kit.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dog-First-Aid-Kit-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dog-First-Aid-Kit-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: First aid kits for dogs<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c718c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c718c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Today\u2019s dog-friendly running trails can be full of unexpected hazards, especially when accompanied by an energetic pup who wants to explore every exciting smell they find along the way. So, make sure to bring a <a title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Dog First Aid Kit for Hiking\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/ultimate-guide-to-dog-first-aid-kit-for-hiking\/\" rel=\"\">first aid kit<\/a> in case any emergencies arise while you are out running together. Things as simple as a tick, bee sting, or cut can become serious problems in the middle of nowhere.<\/p><p>Yes, I hear you. I know carrying a first aid kit can be a bit of pain, but it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. And be sure to get one that is lightweight and portable so that you don\u2019t feel like lugging a thousand pounds when running with your pup! I\u2019m currently using the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UsYXP2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Tactical Freedom Pet First Aid Kit<\/a>, and I usually clip it to my dog\u2019s harness with a carabiner.<\/p><p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a title=\"5 Best Tick Removal Tools for Dogs (2021 Reviews)\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-tick-removal-tools-for-dogs\/\" rel=\"\">5 Best Tick Removal Tools for Dogs<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e237621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e237621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1dfce4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1dfce4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2478cbd\" data-id=\"2478cbd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-907b135 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"907b135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Doggy Treats<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03c9b94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"03c9b94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Man-is-Rewarding-His-Dog-a-Treat.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2511297\" alt=\"A Man is Rewarding His Dog a Treat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Man-is-Rewarding-His-Dog-a-Treat.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Man-is-Rewarding-His-Dog-a-Treat-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Man-is-Rewarding-His-Dog-a-Treat-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: A man is luring his dog with treats<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85f71a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85f71a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When trail running with your dog, make sure to bring plenty of doggy treats. Most dogs are good about following the rules on the trails and will stay by your side at all times.<\/p><p>However, if you come across something particularly interesting, don\u2019t be surprised if they will try running down the trail in a new direction, although I\u2019m confident that my Border Collie, Bailey, won\u2019t as he has a strong foundation of the basics. In fact, I\u2019ve successfully <a title=\"How to Train Your Dog to Run With You Without a Leash\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/train-dogs-to-run-off-leash\/\" rel=\"\">run with my dog without a leash<\/a> many times!<\/p><p>But if you can\u2019t trust your dog off-leash, then you certainly will need doggy training treats. These tasty rewards can redirect their attention back to you and ensure they remain focused on where they are supposed to be going next. I suggest using <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hFgStO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treats<\/a> because they are healthy, and Bailey absolutely loves them!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35ced6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a35ced6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fdfa74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8fdfa74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f310107\" data-id=\"f310107\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74caa61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74caa61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10. Dog Poop Bags<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f5fd12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f5fd12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/No-Dog-Poop.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2514303\" alt=\"No Dog Poop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/No-Dog-Poop.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/No-Dog-Poop-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/No-Dog-Poop-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Caption: Always pick up after your dog<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7d2de8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7d2de8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You must always carry a poop bag dispenser with you when you run with your dog. This way, if your canine happens to need a pit stop along the way, you\u2019ll be prepared (pun intended!) to clean up after them. I love the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ytZwqo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Earth Rated Leash Dispenser for Dog Waste Bags<\/a> because it is leakproof, and there won\u2019t be any stinky surprises at the end of the run as it is lavender-scented.<\/p><p>If you prefer to use other brands, make sure whatever bag or pouch that houses your dog\u2019s stinky trash is secure and waterproof so it doesn\u2019t fall out when they\u2019re in tow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d975e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"47d975e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a56a53c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a56a53c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c9dcce\" data-id=\"1c9dcce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-983a584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"983a584\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11. For The Dog Lover In All of Us<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feac2cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"feac2cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This might be the most important item on the list and, in my opinion, the best thing about trail running with dogs! If you are anything like me, then you probably enjoy sharing your love of dogs with others. I know you will think I\u2019m crazy if I ask you to bring a camera, so I won\u2019t do that. Just make sure to charge your smartphone the day before and bring it along.<\/p><p>That way, you don\u2019t have to lug around any extra weight (if bringing a camera), and you are always ready to capture the moments when they happen. And you\u2019ll be glad you did later when you sit down and look back at photos of furry faces running through beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc402ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc402ab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ace238\" data-id=\"6ace238\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-882beab elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"882beab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-paw\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a5d8335 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a5d8335\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6524368\" data-id=\"6524368\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbfe86f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbfe86f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eedf326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eedf326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I hope you find the few tips above helpful. And while these things may seem small, adding them to your trail running gear list will significantly enhance both your trail time as well as the comfort of your four-legged friend so that you have a mutually enjoyable experience together.<\/p><p>One last thing I would like to say is to make sure your dog is physically fit for the run.<\/p><p>A friend once told me her story about running a <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiagorgemarathon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Gorge Dog Leg Half Marathon<\/a> while carrying her pup in a <a title=\"10 Best Dog Carrier Backpacks (2021 Reviews): Carry Your Pup While Hiking, Walking, &amp; Traveling!\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/best-dog-carrier-backpacks\/\" rel=\"\">backpacking pack<\/a>. Hungry and tired, the challenge of keeping up with other runners while hauling an extra 20 pounds on her back was so daunting that she collapsed toward the end of the race. Afterward, it took her two months to recover from what she referred to as \u201cdoggie blisters\u201d caused by the weight pulling on her shoulders during all those miles.<\/p><p>If you consider taking your furkid to hit a long-distance dirt trail, be sure to have training plans, ensuring they are physically prepared for such an endeavor. Properly conditioning your dog will make the run more enjoyable and safer for both of you!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-030f94f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"030f94f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4217367\" data-id=\"4217367\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3be45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6f3be45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2743a40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2743a40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1352eef\" data-id=\"1352eef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b6f993 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b6f993\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Recommended Reads:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><a title=\"5 Tips for Running with Two Dogs\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/running-with-two-dogs\/\" rel=\"\">5 Tips for Running with Two Dogs<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"How to Run With a Dog That Pulls: Tips and Tricks\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/how-to-run-with-a-dog-that-pulls\/\" rel=\"\">How to Run With a Dog That Pulls: Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2fdd8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f2fdd8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d60b85 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d60b85\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42e76d3\" data-id=\"42e76d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bac39a elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"9bac39a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Charles-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Charles Clark\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCharles Clark\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCharles Clark is the editor at Pupspal. He\u2019s a pet content writer, life-long animal lover, and an outdoor enthusiast who has owned and trained multiple dogs since childhood. His first pup was a Labrador Retriever named Bubba Joe, whom he credits as his best friend until this day! When not writing, you can find Chuck hiking in Utah with his Border Collie Bailey.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a5b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f1a5b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caption: A woman is running with her dog Over the past decade, more and more people have been discovering the joys of trail running. And many dog lovers enjoy the company of their pups while they go for a run, as running with dogs is a great way to spend time together and has numerous &#8230; <a title=\"Must-Have Gear for Trail Running With Dogs\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/dog-running-gear\/\" aria-label=\"More on Must-Have Gear for Trail Running With Dogs\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3012,"featured_media":2515405,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[200056],"tags":[500105,500099,500077,500090],"acf":[],"modified_by":"PupsPal.com Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515084"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3012"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2515084"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2515084\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2515405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2515084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2515084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pupspal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2515084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}